Public Protector finds improper conduct in Ekurhuleni appointment process

An investigation by the Public Protector has found that former city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi committed improper conduct in the appointment of a Divisional Head in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department. The finding relates to the appointment of Ndumiso Gcwabe as Divisional Head for Security and loss control — a post that required an NQF level seven qualification. The Public Protector also found Gcwabe did not have the required qualification, while the city’s own verification process failed to confirm his NQF level with SAQA. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC News Reporter Nomvuyo Ntanjana